Although not really an adventure bike—it sports 17-inch wheels and street tires at both ends—the 2017 Honda CB500X has the look of an adventure machine.This is a motorcycle for the rider who wants the adventure look, including the roomy upright seating position and a long-distance 4.6-gallon fuel tank.2017 Honda CB500X
With a tall windshield, the CB500X can easily be ridden on the road, and a light rider will find it to be a fully satisfactory sport-touring motorcycle, especially if you upgrade the rubber.The 471cc twin puts out freeway-worthy power, and the 320mm front disc does a good job on its own of slowing down the 428-pound bike. If you’d liked Combined ABS (ABS, plus linked brakes), it is an option that runs just $300, which we think is definitely worth it.Read our Honda CB500X Review.Visit our Motorcycle Buyer’s Guide.
2017 Honda CB500X Specs:
ENGINE
Type: Parallel twin
Bore x stroke: 67.0 x 66.8mm
Displacement: 471cc
Compression ratio: 10.7:1
Cooling: Liquid
Valve train: DOHC; four valves per cylinder
Induction: EFI w/ 34mm throttle bodies
Ignition: Digital transistorized w/ electronic advance
Transmission: 6-speed
Final drive: Chain
CHASSIS
Front suspension: Spring-preload adjustable 41mm forks; 5.5 inches of travel
Rear: Linkage-assisted spring-preload adjustable shock; 4.7 inches of travel
